Thanks to Jake for this. Pours hazy deep ruby with 2-finger khaki head. Aroma of cherry, nutmeg, caramel malt, honey, brown sugar, and some grapey fruit. Tastes spicy and malty, with some cherry and grape notes, plus brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. I even got a hint of strawberry from this. Medium to dense palate and very complex. This one is great.

Copper red and clear. Well blended aromas of coffee and nutty malts. Big flavor to start. I was reminded of pecans and almonds. Softens up in the not too long finish. Easy drinker. A well thought out winter style beer.

12 ounce bottle. Jubelale begins clear reddish-brown with an average off-white head that leads to good lacing. I smell slight roasting, mild coffee, some grassiness, a minor hint of banana and other fruits. The initial flavor is strong, starting with a kick that mellows out and drops off. A nice balance of malt and hops. I like this years batch better than I remember last year or the year prior. An enjoyable brew. One of my favorite winter ales.

Bottle. Pours dark ruby with a fading beige head. The aroma is banana, raisin, spice, and a faint hint of chocolate and zest. The flavor is pine, burnt toast, and alcohol. The finish is dry and toasty. The mouthfeel is a bit strange, in a way I can’t quite place. Pretty good in all, but seems out of balance to me.

Good bear, thought more flavors would come through on tap, but not this time, will have to go to the bars and hope its a freshly tapped keg. Tastes good, nice and bitter. could be a tad darker for the bite.

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